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Roman Harper wants to return to Saints, but 'they've got decisions to make'

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New Orleans Saints strong safety Roman Harper walks the sidelines during the first half of a preseason football game against the Miami Dolphins on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

New Orleans safety Roman Harper wants to return to the Saints next season.

He just doesn't know if he will.

"I don't know," the former Alabama star told Gil Brant and Alex Marvez when asked about his future in a radio interview Friday night. "I think (GM) Mickey (Loomis) and (coach) Sean (Payton) and these guys, they've got some decisions to make. ...

"The bottom line is, I was hurt. I missed eight or nine games this year. For the first time in a long time, I missed games. And the defense did well. I was just happy that when I did come back, I finally got healed up and healthy enough."

Harper, 31, had 37 tackles, one fumble recovery, and one interception in five regular-season starts, but missed seven games this season with a knee injury.